I was always Kevin Keegan playing against my Brother, unless it was a penalty then I became Peter Lorimer! Barry Sheene - Lived near Crawley and was always at the carnival and various fetes Harvey someone - Showjumping was always on telly Dave Boy Green
You're thinking of Harvey Smith
(Younger viewers may not know).
The (rude) V sign was commonly known as a Harvey Smith following the one he waved at the judges at the British Show Jumping Derby 1971. Harvey protested it was a straight forward Churchill salute, V for victory. However, the canny judges took note that he was displaying the back of his hand to them ... he lost his two grand prize money, it caused quite a furore in the press.
Preben Elkjaer. Not your typical footballer. He also enjoyed a smoke during halftime. His goal against Belgium (Euro 1984) got me into football. As an 8 year old, I remember losing it completely, when he went past two Belgian defenders (with a bit of luck) before chipping it over Jean Marie Pfaff. Denmark had been trailing 2-0, but with 5 mins to go, he scored the winner (3-2), which took Denmark to the semifinal in their first ever finals tournament. https://youtu.be/FqD5OVOt1pE
For a 6-year-old it all started with them. I am blessed to have been born at the right time to have that team set me on the road to a lifetimes enjoyment watching the game. And the great thing about that XI is, that as the years have gone by, they have all been gentleman and behaved in a humble manner.
For a 6-year-old it all started with them. I am blessed to have been born at the right time to have that team set me on the road to a lifetimes enjoyment watching the game. And the great thing about that XI is, that as the years have gone by, they have all been gentleman and behaved in a humble manner.
Humility and integrity are two of the best qualities you can have - that team had a lot of class.
Preben Elkjaer. Not your typical footballer. He also enjoyed a smoke during halftime. His goal against Belgium (Euro 1984) got me into football. As an 8 year old, I remember losing it completely, when he went past two Belgian defenders (with a bit of luck) before chipping it over Jean Marie Pfaff. Denmark had been trailing 2-0, but with 5 mins to go, he scored the winner (3-2), which took Denmark to the semifinal in their first ever finals tournament.
Bazzer Sheene - Put Motorcycling in the public domain , everyone knows Barry Sheene , Splash It All Over. Mike Hailwood - One of the Greatest Comebacks in Motorsport , After 11 years out of the sport , came back and won the Formula 1 TT race . Steve Webster - 10 Times world Motorcycle Sidecar Champion .
Sam Bartram and Godfrey Evans - all time favourites.
Special mention though of the Surrey team under Stuart Surridge.
And Randolph Turpin and his seemingly impossible decision over the great Sugar Ray Robinson.
And Frank Tyson dealing to the Australians on their own turf.
Many great sporting moments. Saw Gordon Piries final race at the White City which he narrowly won and was at Wembley to see Billy Wright's 100th international, a 1-0 victory over Scotland.
Jimmy Greaves - the fastest man alive over 2 yards.
David Hemery - following his 400 metre win by a country mile at the Mexico Olympics in World record time. It was distinctly unusual at this time for a British athlete to medal in a major championship. Hemery went on to win BBC sports personality of the year and successfully turned his hand to the very popular Superstars competition, winning in 73 and 76. (In 83 he won the past masters competition).
I happened to be in Crystal Palace when Hemery emerged from a gym. He was immediately surrounded by everyone in the corridor, to which he seemed a bit embarrassed. He politely answered questions and signed autographs, a really decent bloke. When he finally had to leave there was a spontaneous round of applause.
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The (rude) V sign was commonly known as a Harvey Smith following the one he waved at the judges at the British Show Jumping Derby 1971. Harvey protested it was a straight forward Churchill salute, V for victory. However, the canny judges took note that he was displaying the back of his hand to them ... he lost his two grand prize money, it caused quite a furore in the press.
His goal against Belgium (Euro 1984) got me into football. As an 8 year old, I remember losing it completely, when he went past two Belgian defenders (with a bit of luck) before chipping it over Jean Marie Pfaff. Denmark had been trailing 2-0, but with 5 mins to go, he scored the winner (3-2), which took Denmark to the semifinal in their first ever finals tournament.
George Best
John Snow
Alan Knott
Brian Jacks
McEnroe.
Derek Hales
Colin Powell
Jimmy Greaves
George Best
Graham Hill
Franz Klammer
Chris Waddle
Paul Gascoigne
Gary Lineker
Nigel Benn
Frank Bruno
Jimmy White
For a 6-year-old it all started with them. I am blessed to have been born at the right time to have that team set me on the road to a lifetimes enjoyment watching the game. And the great thing about that XI is, that as the years have gone by, they have all been gentleman and behaved in a humble manner.
Malcolm McDonald (when very young)
Cyrille Regis
Glenn Hoddle
Geoff Boycott
Ian Botham
Graham Dilley (Dartford's own!)
John McEnroe
Probably Coe, Ovett and Cram too
Bill Beaumont
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David Gower
Derek Randall
Sandy Lyle
Emlyn Hughes
Pat Jennings
Mike Hailwood - One of the Greatest Comebacks in Motorsport , After 11 years out of the sport , came back and won the Formula 1 TT race .
Steve Webster - 10 Times world Motorcycle Sidecar Champion .
Jack Dempsey
Jessie Owen
Dixie Dean
Roy Race
Lennox Lewis, Prince Naseem, and, erm, Frank Bruno.
Less bothered about football. Liked Linear and Platt for England, don't remember much before 1990 world cup
Special mention though of the Surrey team under Stuart Surridge.
And Randolph Turpin and his seemingly impossible decision over the great Sugar Ray Robinson.
And Frank Tyson dealing to the Australians on their own turf.
Many great sporting moments. Saw Gordon Piries final race at the White City which he narrowly won and was at Wembley to see Billy Wright's 100th international, a 1-0 victory over Scotland.
David Hemery - following his 400 metre win by a country mile at the Mexico Olympics in World record time. It was distinctly unusual at this time for a British athlete to medal in a major championship. Hemery went on to win BBC sports personality of the year and successfully turned his hand to the very popular Superstars competition, winning in 73 and 76. (In 83 he won the past masters competition).
I happened to be in Crystal Palace when Hemery emerged from a gym. He was immediately surrounded by everyone in the corridor, to which he seemed a bit embarrassed. He politely answered questions and signed autographs, a really decent bloke. When he finally had to leave there was a spontaneous round of applause.